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Reading I--Vocabulary 14 Games
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disarmingmeant to prevent criticism or hostility
dissentto differ in opinion;to disagree
reconciliationa settlement allowing wopposing forces to come back into agreement
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent, twisting methods
disburseto pay out;to make a payment in settlement of an account
dissidentperson who diwsagrees with an establlished religious or political system; disagreeing with an established religious or political system
refuteto show something to be falsse or erroneous
writheto twist into coils or folds
disclaimto deny;to give up a legal claim to something
dissuadeto advise against something
renderto melt down; to give service to
wryhaving a bent or twisted appearance or condition; cleverly or ironically or grimly funny
lyrichaving the form and general effect of a song
therapeuticserving to cure or heal
heirone who is entitled to receive something when someone else dies
discomfitto frustrate or embarrass
discordantlacking agreement; harsh-sounding